Lunar Leap

A high school science SEL sequence that fosters inclusive collaboration, empathetic communication, and barrier-free scientific discourse across grades 9 through 11.

A rigorous GATE science and biomimicry engineering challenge aligned to NGSS 4-LS1-2. Fourth-grade students investigate animal sensory receptors, neural computation, and behavioral adaptations to engineer bio-inspired survival technology for extreme planetary and disaster frontiers.

A two-page print-ready cloze guided notes handout covering momentum, impulse, elastic and inelastic collisions, and the conservation of momentum. Features structured fill-in blanks, concept diagrams, problem-solving checks, and an engineering-focused exit ticket.

A developmental digital literacy curriculum introducing elementary learners to Google Sheets, advancing from early mouse skills and pixel color play in kindergarten through structured tables and formulas in upper elementary.

A comprehensive multimodal science lesson designed for English Language Learners exploring solids, liquids, and gases. Includes visual vocabulary, structured sentence frames, interactive presentation slides, scaffolded investigative practice, and a quick-check exit ticket.

A revised 12-page teacher-facing answer key replica of the Speed Velocity Unit Test. Free-response word problems are organized into matching multi-column solution sections (Parts A, B, and C) displaying comprehensive red-ink step-by-step mathematical setups, units, and conceptual justifications.

A comprehensive two-day sixth grade life science sequence exploring cell theory, biological organization, and cellular energy transformation. Aligned with Inspire Science concepts, it features full teacher slides, paced guides, and dual-tiered student materials.

A differentiated middle school science lesson exploring states of matter, particle motion, and phase changes through tiered classification, modeling, and real-world application.

A revised 12-page student-facing Honors Physics Unit Test on Speed and Velocity. Free-response word problems now feature dedicated 2- or 3-column student work areas organized by task section (Parts A, B, and C) to provide structured handwriting space for each calculation.

A multi-day, scaffolded astronomy sequence designed for special education students exploring how stars are born, live, and transform. The sequence uses chunked text, visual anchor cards, and step-by-step comprehension checks to connect stellar life cycles with cosmic matter.

A hands-on first-grade science lesson exploring how the Moon reflects sunlight to Earth. Students use flashlights and mirrors to investigate reflection, debunk the misconception that the Moon makes its own light, and demonstrate why we can see the Moon both at night and sometimes during the day.

A 2-page analytical scoring rubric for the BioSense GATE engineering challenge. It provides 4-tiered criteria assessing NGSS 4-LS1-2 systems modeling, biomimetic design fidelity, Sandra Kaplan Depth and Complexity integration, oral defense, and ethical evaluation.